Winner: Weber Shanwick for Unilever N. America – Clear Scalp & Hair Beauty Therapy Twitter Launch Unilever teamed up with Weber Shandwick to launch a revolutionary line of shampoos and conditioners on Twitter. To publicize… Continued
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2013 Platinum PR Awards: Video Program
October 15th, 2013 by Caysey WeltonWinner: Marina Maher Communications – P&G builds consumer loyalty during the London 2012 Olympics by thanking moms everywhere for doing the hardest and best job in the world There’s no Olympic medal for being a… Continued
2013 Platinum PR Awards: Website Marketing
October 15th, 2013 by Matthew SchwartzWinner: Hilton Hotels & Resorts – Vacationitis Hilton Hotels & Resorts is one of the most recognizable brands in the world. For business travelers of every stripe the hotel chain is synonymous with quality. But… Continued
2013 Platinum PR Awards: Facebook Campaign
October 15th, 2013 by Chris SeymourWinner: Cooney/Waters Group Inc. – Parkinson’s More than Motion You probably already know Parkinson’s most recognizable symptoms: tremors, stiffness, or slowness which can affect movement. What you may not realize is that Parkinson’s disease affects… Continued
10 Stellar SEO Tips for Onsite and Offsite Ranking
October 15th, 2013 by Lucia DavisAt the first session of PR News’ SEO Workshop this morning, Jake Finkelstein, founder and CEO of Method Savvy, and Michael J. Lamp, senior social and digital media strategist at Hunter Public Relations, taught attendees how to improve search rankings and reviewed the founding principles to great SEO placement.
Social Media is Transforming into a Social Marketplace (Infographic)
October 14th, 2013 by Caysey WeltonMore than three-quarters (81%) of online shoppers make purchasing decisions based on Facebook and Twitter friend recommendations. And according to a MarketMeSuite study, nearly 40 million teenagers (13-18) admitted that social media sways purchasing decisions.
Communications Pros Take Note: Internet Trolls Don’t Like Their Friends to Know That They’re Trolls
October 14th, 2013 by tsilber@accessintel.comA new piece of research confirms a pattern that we always suspected was the case, based on anecdotal experience (and maybe our own behavior). That is that Facebook users (and by extension, all those who… Continued
Is ‘Big Data’ More Trouble Than It’s Worth? Marketing The Benefits of Your Brand Leaves A Lot To Be Desired
October 14th, 2013 by PRNEWSData is proving to be an effective tool for PR execs eager to improve their measurement capabilities. However, 70% of executives indicated that there remains a lack of real-time access available to leverage the precise data needed, according to a recent study from BusinessIntelligence.com and Domo.
Lacquer Morphs Natural Products Expo East + West from a Trade Show Into a Valuable Asset for Media Outlets
October 14th, 2013 by PRNEWSThis year’s Natural Product Expo in action. The event drew more than 1500 members of the media. A graphic showcasing some of the results from The Natural Product Expo, as well as the tactics used to achieve
PR and Advertising: Collaborating In a Digital Age
October 14th, 2013 by Adryanna SutherlandFor many years there was separation between church and state, so to speak, when it came to advertising and public relations. Sometimes agencies would handle only one discipline or the other. Consumers would